Radiesse Injections in Orange County
A Longer Lasting Wrinkle Treatment Filler
Smooth out your wrinkles and folds or give your cheeks a fuller, more youthful look with Radiesse, a longer lasting cosmetic filler which typically lasts between 9 – 18 months.
Besides filling in lines and wrinkles, Dr. Klein can use Radiesse to:
- Improve the shape and profile of noses (the “Lunchtime Nose Job”)
- Hide jowls and restore a smooth jaw line
- Enhance sunken and flat cheeks
- Rejuvenate hands
Because of her vast experience with cosmetic injectables, Dr. Klein has the honor of being selected to be part of Radiesse’s first Medical Education Faculty, one of only 84 physicians chosen world-wide.
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Radiesse naturally and safely promotes growth of your own collagen through advanced microsphere technology. Smooth, pearl-like microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite are dissolved in a soft gel which is injected into wrinkles, smile lines, marionette lines, cheeks, scars and other facial areas. These microspheres are slowly dissolved by the body into naturally occurring calcium and phosphate ions. In the skin Radiesse creates volume, resulting in a natural, youthful appearance. Because it does not need skin testing, gives a natural-looking appearance and last longer than most other fillers, many experts agree that Radiesse is now the filler of choice for facial contouring.
Radiesse Nose Job to Enhance Flat Nasal Bridge and Tip
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Lunch Time Nose Job with Radiesse
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Reshaping noses without surgery
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Results from Radiesse typically up two twice as long as hyaluronic acid fillers such as JUVEDERM™ and Restylane. While Juvederm is still the filler of choice for lips and fine lines, Radiesse is often the best choice for treating other facial areas. Radiesse is often used in combination with these fillers, BOTOX® and laser rejuvenation treatments, such as Fraxel.
Treatments last 5-20 minutes and are usually painless. Depending on the areas treated, more than one syringe may be needed to create the best look possible. An enhancement may be needed 6-8 weeks after your first treatment to “fine-tune” your results and produce longer lasting improvement. Results typically last between 9-18 months but can be touched up sooner if consistent full correction is desired.
What to expect after your Radiesse treatment:
After the Radiesse injection, some common, temporary, injection-related reactions might occur: tenderness, redness, itching, bruising, bumps, pain or swelling. If any of these occur, they typically resolve within a few days. Occasionally the treated areas might feel firmer hours, days or weeks after your treatment, this is normal, will not be visible and will resolve within several weeks. Due to the risk of bruising, we recommend planning your Radiesse treatments at least one week before any special events. Some minor swelling can sometimes persist up to several weeks after your treatment. This type of swelling only enhances your results by filling in the wrinkles a little more than the product does. When the swelling completely disappears you may think the product is going away but it is only the swelling that has disappeared. If you preferred how you looked with a little swelling, we can add more filler at a subsequent appointment.
Preparation for your Radiesse treatment:
- ****Make sure you wash your face thoroughly before your treatment, including removing lipstick and face creams.****
- You do not need to apply any topical anesthetic ointments. We can mix an anesthetic with the Radiesse and will also use a cold spray to numb the areas at the time of treatment.
- To reduce the risk of bruising you may want to avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), vit. E, fish oil and similar medications for 1-2 weeks before your treatment. Arnica Montana, started the morning of your Radiesse treatment or immediately after, will also help reduce bruising and swelling. A physician-strength version is available for purchase at our office.
Aftercare: We advise you not to squeeze, massage or sleep directly on the areas for 24 hours, as this may subtly change the shape of the filler. Applying cold packs for 10-15 minutes every 15-60 minutes for several hours after your treatment helps reduce swelling and bruising. Taking Arnica Montana for 1-2 days will also help.
| Cost: | 1.5 cc syringe - $900 or (2) 1.5 cc syringes for $1500 (used on the same visit, a $300 savings) |
0.8 cc syringe - $600 0.3 cc syringe - $400 ( usually used only for small areas and enhancements ) |
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Most patients will require at least (1) 1.5 cc syringe for their initial treatment. |
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Prices subject to change without notice.
